Sadler Starlight 39 – 1991 - £84,500 – Blue Water ReadyThe Sadler Starlight 39 is a very well-regarded British-designed & built cruising sailboat that combines good performance, solid offshore capability and comfortable accommodation — a yacht that appeals to sailors wanting a boat that can both cruise and cover ground quickly.The Starlight 39 remains a classic choice for sailors who want a mix of performance cruising, solid build quality and traditional yacht aesthetics — good for coastal cruising and very capable on longer bluewater passages.The yacht’s seaworthiness was proven very early — for instance, one of the first Starlight 39s finished the 1990 two-handed trans-Atlantic race in demanding conditions, something many production cruisers struggled with. The Starlight 39 is known for blending speed, seaworthiness and comfort — a relatively rare combination in production yachts of that era.‘Asteria’ has been extensively updated for long-distance bluewater sailing and is fully ready to comfortably & securely cruise the world independently. She has 800W of solar, plus a wind generator, supplying a custom-designed 12V 600AH Victron lithium battery system. This provides ample energy for all systems, including a fridge/freezer. Her modern B&G electronics including two chartplotters, radar, autohelm, wind, depth and forward scan are comprehensive, and with all running rigging returning to the cockpit making her very easy to handle either solo or shorthanded sailing.This yacht is a rare find in such a competitive market and is well worth a viewing.Inventory highlights include:· B&G Chart plotter x2 & instrument system (2023 & 2018)· Victron 600Ah lithium battery system, with BMS, Cerbo and GX Touch (2024)· Victron Multiplus 1200 Inverter/Charger (2024)· 800W PV (Solar) panels + Victron MPPT 250 I 60 MC4 smartsolar controller (2025)· Additional Victron MPPT 100 I 20 smartsolar controller wired in and ready to receive up to 200W additional solar (2025)· Marlec 1200 wind generator (2024)· Osmosea N12 ES 25 Litres/hour watermaker· Replaced standing rigging (2021), Lower aft shrouds (2026)· Replaced running rigging (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)· Windpilot Pacific windvane self steering (2019)· Recent cruising laminate main, genoa, jib, stay and storm sails (2018)This is a great opportunity to acquire a very capable and well-respected performance cruiser that is Blue-Water ready!Many more photos are available in our ‘cloud’- based archive for this yacht. Contact us for access link.AccommodationWhile some customisation was available to the Starlight 39 model when new, this example was fitted out as per the designer’s original plans - by far the most sought-after version. This consists of a forward cabin containing a double 'V' berth and an en-suite forward heads compartment; a marine toilet, hand-basin and shower.The saloon has a further two settee berths with a central, double-leafed table. Aft of the seating area there is a forward-facing chart table and navigation position to port and a galley to starboard.Aft of these, to either side of the companionway steps, doors lead through to a large double cabin to starboard and an aft heads compartment to port with toilet, hand-basin and shower in a similar layout to the forward heads. A further door leads from the aft heads directly into the aft cabin so making this an en-suite and day heads.An Eberspacher Airtronic D4 diesel-fired heating unit is fitted, with hot air outlets to all cabin spaces, while a Panasonic 'Mixtrax' DAB radio/CD player is fitted for entertainment.Forward cabin: Large 'V'-shaped berth with deep 200mm Aerofresh™ Comficel memory foam mattresses with cooling layer and anti-moisture underlay new in 2024; storage under berth, open shelving storage to hull side above, hanging locker aft to port and convenience seat, 12v Caframo fan, 2 opening portlights in addition to a large deck hatch over. Twin 13a socket supplying 240v from inverter with USB points. 1 X 13a socket supplying 240v from shore power with USB points Door to:Forward head: En-suite heads to forward cabin with Jabsco sea toilet with hinged convenience seat over the WC, moulded hand basin with pull out shower attachment. Hot and cold pressurised water. Overhead opening hatch and portlight.Saloon: Light-coloured teak veneered plywood, with hardwood cappings, with grey/blue tone upholstery. Generous, centre-line dining table with folding leaves and internal drinks storage. Settee berths to both port and starboard, with lee cloths. A higher-level pipe cot to port converted to shelving and the secure location of portable 12V fridge/freezer unit and Victron 1200 inverter/charger. Hard-wearing 'Decamel' flooring panels throughout with hold down catches.Twin 13a socket supplying 240v from inverter with USB points. 1 X 13a socket supplying 240v from shore power with USB points Galley: Neptune 4500 two burner gas cooker with oven and grill (new 2023) with certified gas system. Dometic 65ltr 12v/240V front opening fridge/freezer (new 2023). Top opening cool box. Double stainless sinks with hot and cold pressurised water. Ample storage and tailored shelving for plates and cups. Useful additional work area provided by a pull out extension within the aft worktop.Navigation area: Forward-facing, full size chart table with stowage inside and under its seat. 12v and 240v distribution panels. Hanging locker aft of the Nav. area.Aft cabin: Large double berth with deep 200mm Aerofresh™ Comficel memory foam mattresses with cooling layer and anti-moisture underlay, new in 2024; open shelving storage to the hull side; hanging locker and drawer storage under the berth. Vanity unit in wall rear of saloon stairs. Two opening portlights providing good cross-flow ventilation. Caframo fan. Access door to 'en-suite' facility provided by the aft heads.Aft en-suite/day use heads: Moulded heads compartment with Jabsco sea toilet, moulded hand basin with pull out shower attachment. Hot and cold pressurised water.Mechanical and Electrical SystemsFord Mermaid Meteor MkII (56hp), four cylinder, indirectly-cooled naturally aspirated diesel engine is fitted. Run with regular oil & fuel filter changes. New cam belt, water pump, crankshaft seals fitted Feb 2025, alternator belt and water pump belt - all new in 2026, checked weekly. All injectors reconditioned Sept 2025 with new leak off pipes fitted. Raw water pump new seals and bearings Nov 2025• New Vetus exhaust gooseneck added to raise the hose above the waterline, preventing seawater from back-siphoning into the engine (2023)• New S/S exhaust elbow fitted including modification to install an anti-siphon loop and vent (2021)• New starter motor (2018)• New alternator (2022), serviced with new regulator and brushes July 2026• New engine loom with new connectors and new wiring (2018)• New exhaust hose (2018)• New engine damper plate fitted (2018)• New gear selection cable (2018)• PRM Delta 30 hydraulic gearbox. Regularly serviced with oil changes• Shaft drive to a 18x14 RH bronze two-bladed folding propeller• A new stainless steel propeller shaft and 'Cutlass' bearing were fitted, and the engine's alignment checked and adjusted (2018)Electrical systems:The entire battery and charging system was upgraded to a Victron-based Lithium system, fully integrated with solar, wind and shore power charging systems in 2024. The system is bluetooth and VE Direct connected.3 x 200AH Victron LiFePO4 Battery 12,8V/200Ah Smart bluetooth (house)Victron Smart Battery Protects fitted to DC and solar/wind circuitsVictron VE Bus BMS v2Victron Cerbo GXVictron GX TouchVictron Multiplus 1200 Inverter/Charger to 2 way consumer unit with 40A RCD, 2 x 16A MCNVictron 250/60 MC4 & 100/20 MPPT smartsolar controllersVictron Orion Tr-Smart 12/12-30 Non-isolated DC-DC chargerVictron BMV 712 smart monitorOdyssey Extreme ODS-AGM16L (engine start battery)2 rigid 400 Watt-/ 12v Spectra PERC-S solar panels (2024)Marlec Rutland 1200 wind generator (2024)Marlec 1200 Hybrid MPPT controller (2018)240v shorepower system, with 6 way consumer unit with 40A RCD, 2 x 16A MCN90 Amp alternator fitted (2022), serviced with new regulator and brushes July 2026Switch panel switches rewired (2018 & 2024)LED masthead tri-colour and anchor light (2021)LED navigation lights and deck lights (2018)LED cabin lights with USB charging points (2017)USB & USB-C fast charging ports in all rooms (2025)Shore power and inverter powered 240V 3 pin (UK) sockets with USB in fore, saloon, galley and aft cabins (2023)Water Maker:Osmosea N12 ES 25 watermaker, with 25 litres/hour capacity with only 7amp consumption (Nov 2017). Currently 'Pickled' for storage and will need re- commissioning when requiredRemote control cable is degraded and requires replacement but manual switching allows unit to function normallyHeating System:Eberspacher Airtronic D4 12V diesel heater (2018)Tankage:Fuel - approx. 150 litres total in two plastic tanks located within aft lockerWater - approx. 140 Litres in a new solid HPDE water tank, fitted low and amidships, beneath the main cabin's starboard seating (2024)Holding - 80 Litre tank fitted in aft locker for aft toilet (2018)Rig and SailsAluminium alloy keel-stepped mast by Selden (badged as a Kemp mast) with twin spreaders. Cutter rig provision with removable inner forestay and running backstays for use with a staysail/asymetric hoisted - in addition to forward and aft lowers for more frequent use.Extendable spinnaker pole stowed as dip pole on mast (new 2023) and 'rod' kicker fitted to main boom.Standing Rigging:Lower aft laterals replaced and rigging re-tensioned (January, 2026, A&A Rigging, Antigua)Original Furlex roller furling system (service 2024, Eurospars, UK)Inner forestay replaced and Wichard baby stay adjuster with pelican hook permanently attached. Deck fitting added for easy deployment (2024, Eurospars)Chain plates were removed, checked, polished, sealed and refitted (2021, Allspars, UK).All lateral rigging plus inner forestay and runners & toggles replaced (July 2021, Allspars, UK)Backstay adjuster (serviced 2021, Allspars).New Wichard baby stay adjuster with pelican hook and wire strop (new August 2018, Allspars, UK)For'stay and backstay (replaced 2017, Cardiff Marine Services, UK)Running rigging:Dyneema topping lift with chafe protection (Sept 2025)Dyneema main halyard with chafe protection led through a clam cleat on the mast as well as led back to cockpit (Sept 2024)Dyneema Jib sheets (Nov 2024)Braid on braid Asymetric tack and sheets (Apr 2023)Braid on braid preventers (Apr 2023)Briad on braid outhaul (2022)Dyneema genoa 1 & 2 and staysail halyards in braid (Aug 2018)Vang in braid (Aug 2018)Spinnaker pole controls and topping lift in braid (Dip pole control 2023 & pole up Aug 2018)Dyneema mainsail reefing lines (slab reefing using horns at mast for tack and leech reefing lines led through boom and back to cockpit) (April 2017)Stackpack & lazyjacks (Ratseys, Oct 2018)Webbing jackstays (Aug 2023) NB. Only fitted for passages, removed and stored dry out of sunlight when in portAll control lines led aft to cockpit via two banks of Spinlock clutches, 7 to port and 8 to starboard. (NB. 2 clutches worn and ideally should be replaced but are surplus to requirements).All lines removed and freshwater washed annually.Winches:Lewmar Winches - 2 off 46 Self-Tailing primaries, 2 off 40 secondaries, 2 off 43 self-tailing halyard winches on the coachroof, with covers for 46 & 40s.Serviced annuallySails:· Mainsail - Fully battened with 3 slab reefs (2018); tri-radial cut in 10.8 oz 'Dimension' Polyant DCXI-H cruising laminate sail cloth, with 5 full width battens and low friction wheeled Rutgerson 'battcars' and intermediates (new intermediates fitted and sail serviced Dec 2025, North Sails, La Marin, Martinique). Adjustable leech line fitted, running through a headboard- mounted block and down the luff for convenient adjustment at the gooseneck.· Yankee - 100 % tri-radial cut sail (2018) Dimension Polyant DCXI-H cloth, triple stitched with foam luff and blue UV suncover. Serviced in Sept 2025, The Sail Loft, Chaguramas, Trinidad· Genoa - 140% Larger genoa; age unknown. Serviced 2023 and stored dry since· Staysail - age unknown but in 'good' condition. Still crispy!· Stormsail - Excellent' condition. Never used. (2018)Navigation Equipment· B&G 'Zeus 3S' multi-function 9" plotter display at binnacle mounted in x9 pod (2023)• B&G 'Zeus 3' multi-function 9" plotter display mounted above chart table (2018)• B&G Triton 2 multi display on companionway instrument panel (2018)• B&G forward scan sonar transducer (2018)• B&G 4G radar scanner (2018)• B&G boat speed/depth transducer (2018)• B&G 508 wind sensor (2018). New wind sensor digital mast head PCB unit and backbone cable replaced 2026• B&G WIFI systemAutopilot systemRaymarine type 2 linear drive autopilot, Raymarine P70 control at binnacle (2018). Serviced 2026.Raymarine EV1 sensor core, Acu 400, Linear drive type 2 - 2018. Jefa tiller arm for autopilot (2019). Serviced 2026.Wind Pilot Pacific MF1 Windvane self steering (May 2019)Communication systemVesper XB 8000 AIS transponder (2018) + spare boxed GPS aerial (2024)Vesper SP160 AIS VHF splitter (2018)Times 400 LMR 'low loss' cable to VHF/AIS aerial (2021)Icom VHF Marine IC-M423G - GPS DSC (2024)Icom HM- 195G - DSC Command Mic at binnacle (2024)Deck EquipmentSolar panels and wind charger are fixed to a customised permanent stainless steel arch (2024). The arch also has fixtures for a Starlink dish and lifting eyes.Anchoring and Mooring Equipment:Vulcan, 20kg galvanised anchor (2016)60 metres of 8 mm hi-tensile DIN766 Aqua 7 chain (2016)Lofrans X2 electric windlass, with warping drum (2018)Lofrans remote control for the windlass (with chain counter), mounted at steering binnacle, with additional option to use a wired hand control at the windlass.Additionally, Winchmax remote (wireless)S/S bow protection plate to topsides stem (2018)Fortress FX23 kedge anchor mounted on stern rail with 15 metres of 10mm DIN766 Grade 40 chain and warp (2016)8 large Majoni fenders plus bow and stern fendersNumerous mooring warpsCockpit:Teak faced seats and bridge deck (NB: some wear in places)Two folding upholstered chair backs fitted to the aft cockpit seats with covers – trust us, very comfortable! (2018)Removable 'Laguna' cockpit table (2019)Large under-seat locker to port, storage for ropes, sails, also contains fuel tanks, domestic hot-water tank and holding tankTwin cylinder gas locker to port with space for 2 x 4.5kg Camping Gaz canistersShallower under-seat locker to starboardLarge aft lazarette locker with two access hatch covers; storing fenders, life raft, plus sundry other items42" hide-covered steering wheel on Whitlock 'Premier Excel' steering console with instrument podCanvas protective cover for the steering wheelEmergency tillerCockpit shower at stern (hot and cold water supplied)Sprayhood with 3 windows. Middle window opens to improve airflowStorm cover, which attaches to the hide-covered sprayhood frame and cockpit coamings, providing a waterproof closure to the forward cockpit areaSafety EquipmentLiferaft: 6 man Waypoint ISO 9650 Commercial liferaft in valise, bought new in June 2016, last serviced 2023• Icom IC-M423G VHF/DSC Radio• EPIRB: ACR GlobalFix V4 406 GPS EPIRB CAT II bought and installed March 2019. Serviced 2026• Echomax mast-mounted radar reflector (2018)• Horseshoe lifebuoy, Plastimo Danbuoy• 2x steel drogue plates fitted to aft quarters, to specification by Ocean Cruising Club and Oceanbrake, for a Jordon Series drogue• Fire extinguishers: 2 x Maus Fire Tools JE 50 (no mess) (2023)2 x 1 kg dry powder fire extinguishers (2016)1 x 1 kg clean agent auto fire extinguisher in engine bay (2022)1x fire blanket• 2x carbon monoxide alarms• 1x bilge gas alarm• 1x Whale 3000gph autobilge pump• 1x Manual bilge pump• 1 x substantial wire rigging cutters• 'Kim' safety ladderExtras:There are a range of engine spares, boat hook, and 2x swim ladders.General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as Liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and, if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.History and ConstructionGRP hull and deck, supported and insulated by closed-cell foam within internal cavities to give a relatively warm and quiet internal accommodation. Lead wing keel for shoal draft with 'deep keel' stability and sailing feel.DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.